Roman Catholic Diocese of Luoyang explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Luoyang |
| Local: | 天主教洛阳教区 |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Loiamensis |
| Country: | China |
| Metropolitan: | Kaifeng |
| Province: | Kaifeng |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of the Mother of God in Luoyang |
| Area Km2: | 25,000 |
| Population: | 3,000,000 |
| Population As Of: | 1950 |
| Catholics: | 10,122 |
| Catholics Percent: | 0.3 |
| Bishop: | Sede Vacante |
| Metro Archbishop: | Joseph Gao Hongxiao |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Luoyang/Loyang (la|Loiamen(sis),) is a diocese located in the city of Luoyang in the ecclesiastical province of Kaifeng in China.
History
- May 25, 1929: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Luoyang 洛陽 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Zhengzhou 鄭州
- January 28, 1935: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Luoyang 洛陽
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Luoyang 洛陽
Leadership
- Bishops of Luoyang 洛陽 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter Li Hong-ye (1988 - 2011)
- Bishop Assuero Teogano Bassi, S.X. (Chinese: 巴友仁) (April 11, 1946 – November 8, 1970)
- Vicars Apostolic of Luoyang 洛陽 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Assuero Teogano Bassi, S.X. (Chinese: 巴友仁) (January 28, 1935 – April 11, 1946)
- Prefects Apostolic of Luoyang 洛陽 (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Assuero Teogano Bassi, S.X. (Chinese: 巴友仁) (later Bishop) (January 9, 1930 – January 28, 1935)
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